About this game
Famicom Fairytales: Yuyuki is a 1989 adventure game jointly developed by Pax Softnica and Nintendo for the Famicom Disk System, released in two separate parts across October and November. The sequel to Shin Onigashima, it reimagines the classic Chinese folk tale Journey to the West (西遊記, Saiyuki) through a comedic, contemporary lens — placing familiar folklore characters in absurd modern situations. Like its predecessor, it combined fully voiced narration, hand-drawn visuals, and branching dialogue choices to create a storybook experience unlike anything else on the Famicom.
The Story Behind
The ふぁみこんむかし話 (Famicom Fairytales) series was Nintendo's attempt to bring literary adventure experiences to the Famicom platform — games aimed at a broader family audience than typical action titles. Pax Softnica, the contracted developer, had already worked with Nintendo on Volleyball and other titles. Yuuyuki's two-part structure was a natural extension of Shin Onigashima's format. Decades later, the series gained renewed attention in Japan when figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu cited Shin Onigashima as a formative childhood experience, introducing the franchise to a new generation of fans.
Tricks & Tales
Like its predecessor Shin Onigashima, Yuuyuki was released in two parts (前編 and 後編), each on a separate FDS disk. The two-part release format was a creative workaround for the storage limitations of the single-sided floppy disk medium used by the FDS. The game's comedic retelling of Journey to the West includes anachronistic elements — familiar Chinese folklore heroes finding themselves in decidedly un-ancient situations — which made it appealing to adults as well as children. Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu's public praise of the series in the 2020s sparked renewed collector interest in the FDS originals.
Collector's Guide
Region & Compatibility
Released exclusively in Japan for the Famicom Disk System in two separate disk releases. Never officially localized outside Japan. The two-part structure means collectors seek both the 前編 (Part 1) and 後編 (Part 2) disks for a complete set.
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Hand-cleaned and tested units shipped worldwide from Toyohashi, Japan. HP direct purchase exclusive: we include a printed shop owner's note card with every order.
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